Registered Nurse Case Manager, Weight Management

Christiana Care; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO 32 days

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Weight Management Department in Wilmington, DE is seeking an experienced Case Manager - RN to deliver high-quality, safe, and evidence-based patient care. The Case Manager serves as the primary clinical resource for patients throughout their weight management journey, providing comprehensive care coordination, patient education, clinical triage, and navigation services.

Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, dietitians, behavioral health

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Delaware.
• BSN preferred.
• 2+ years in weight management, obesity medicine, or bariatric services preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and navigate patients through weight management services.
• Provide patient education and clinical triage as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, pharmacists, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation and timely follow-up.

Skills

Case management

Registered Nurse

Care coordination

Epic experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

ChristianaCare's Weight Management Department in Wilmington, DE is seeking an experienced Case Manager - RN to deliver high-quality, safe, and evidence-based patient care. The Case Manager serves as the primary clinical resource for patients throughout their weight management journey, providing comprehensive care coordination, patient education, clinical triage, and navigation services. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, pharmacists, and community partners, this role helps ensure patients receive timely, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. The Case Manager supports improved clinical outcomes by coordinating services, addressing barriers to care, enhancing access to resources, and promoting an exceptional patient experience while optimizing healthcare utilization across the continuum of care.

Work Schedule: Monday through Fridays: 8am to 4:30pm

Why You’ll Love Working at ChristianaCare

• Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage: Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth: Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave: Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family.
• Retirement Planning & Financial Well‑Being: Access two retirement plan options, including a 403(b) with company contributions, plus professional retirement planning services and financial coaching.

Duties / Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience in weight management, obesity medicine, bariatric services, or a related specialty, with the ability to assess patient needs, provide clinical triage, and guide patients through their care journey. Previous experience with patient navigation, care coordination, and population health management is highly preferred. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation and timely follow‑up. Proficiency with Epic and other healthcare technology platforms is essential. This individual must be collaborative, compassionate, and patient‑focused, while also being comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with patients and interdisciplinary team members, identify and address barriers to care, and support patients throughout the weight management and bariatric process. A strong understanding of the patient experience and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, coordinated care are key to success in this role.

Education Requirements

• Registered Nurse: BSN preferred, minimum of two (2) years medical‑surgical experience required; bariatric experience preferred. Will consider combination of clinical experience.
• Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Office components required. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills; detail oriented; able to function independently and work flexible hours; friendly, outgoing, sociable; open minded and nonjudgmental; caring, empathic, compassionate; committed, dedicated, persistent; creative and resourceful.
• Knowledge of Delaware community preferred. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.

What Makes a Successful Registered Nurse II at ChristianaCare

We are seeking compassionate, clinically skilled professionals dedicated to delivering safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centered care across all age groups. Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effectively apply the Nursing Process, and thrive in a collaborative, team‑based environment. This role requires adaptability, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and confidence in triaging patients, supporting providers, and maintaining efficient clinical flow. Serves as both a patient advocate and educator, while also mentoring clinical staff and supporting team development. Success is driven by a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, along with professionalism, accountability, and a passion for improving patient health and outcomes.

Why ChristianaCare

Registered Nurses are valued as essential members of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Registered Nurses have opportunities to practice at the top of their license in a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth, innovation, and evidence‑based practice. ChristianaCare offers a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and the community while continuing to grow professionally. When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable.

Hourly Pay Range: $38.98 - $62.38. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.